w/ U.S. National Teams staff and players

NewsDec 6, 2001

The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams couldn't compete and have a chance to succeed like they do without the extraordinary help of U.S. Soccer's national teams staff. For this special holiday section, we've asked a representative of each of U.S. Soccer's national teams (along with a player from that team) what they want for this holiday season.

Women's National TeamNils Krumins, General Manager: "To find a Latvian rock band somewhere in the world."Julie Foudy, Midfielder / Captain: "Two less front teeth, but (U.S WNT teammate) Cindy Parlow already took care of that (with an elbow in the June 17 match between Foudy's San Diego Spirit and the Atlanta Beat). My dentist and my overbite thank you."

Under-20 MNTErik Carlson, Team Coordinator (who just moved to Chicago): "A canoe and an apartment to live in by Christmas."C.J. "Santa" Klaas, Defender: "A professional soccer contract."

Under-19 WNTHeather Walles, Team Coordinator: "The new ‘Jenga Truth or Dare' or an orange Vespa scooter with matching helmet."Keeley Dowling, Defender: "My own personal gourmet chef to cook all of my meals and an Under-19 World Championship."

Under-17 MNTJeff McRaney, Team Coordinator: "To win the next U-17 World Championship (in 2003)."Brandon Owens, captain of the U-17 MNT (who turns 16 in January): "All I want is a Lamborghini."